Voices of Other Times

Voices of Other Times Artist: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express
Label: Miramar
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 090062315228
EAN: 0090062315228
ASIN: B00004TTDS


Release Date: 2000-07-11

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Tracks:

  1. It Burns Me Up
  2. Isola Natale
  3. Voices Of Other Times
  4. Splatch
  5. Indian Rope Man
  6. Soul Glow
  7. Victor's Delight
  8. Circles
  9. Never Gonna Come Down
  10. Jam Side Down

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brian's best. REALLY.......2006-05-31

This is Brian Auger's best. Involved is Auger's son and daughter. These guys are all very talented. Brian couldn't have chosen a better band to play with for his latest release. I own all Oblivion Express's CDs. "Voices of Other Times" is his best. Another very recommended CD for the group is "Second Wind"

5 out of 5 stars Cool, very cool........2005-11-30

Can't help chiming in with the other reviews. When musicians work well together, are relaxed and find their own groove, the magic comes through. This recording blends cool, acid and funk without looking backward. What amazes me is how much these guys just groove so effortlessly. This band is cool even when they turn up the heat. Brian Auger's signature is all over the music, if you love that sound, it's there, but he's not out to steal the show. I didn't expect to like the vocals (for me, Oblivion Express has always been about the music), but her voice is one of the instruments, she just fits in, relaxed, never straining, pushing or lagging. And if production values matter to you, this is a professional job from note one.
Better grab this one now.

5 out of 5 stars What a fantastic cd!.......2005-07-19

Being a fan of brian auger from the early years i felt a need to write my first ever comments to benefit anyone out there who loves great music. This cd is shall i say 'a groove' from start to finish. The musicians have a karma that truly shines through in this music. Being a musician for over 30 years i can hear the results of people who work well together. If you like artists such as some of the earlier rippingtons ect you will love this disc. My thanks to brian and his great band for publishing quality music in a day that sadly offers us very little with the exception of public radio late night broadcasts. Jazz fans- enjoy this one!

5 out of 5 stars He's baaaaaaaa-ack... ! ! !.......2000-10-09

Things have come full circle... Auger and kin hopped on it, and this is a great CD... elements of classic Auger, meets the 90's and Y2K groove music. OK, I'll admit, I'm still bumpin' to vintage grooves like COMPARED TO WHAT, WHENEVER YOU'RE READY,BUMPIN ON SUNSET etc. etc. but this new stuff is crisp and funky. While other performers of that era clearly seem to be stuck in the past or struggling for an identity, Auger has put out an album with a groove adequate not only for his old fans, but danceably sensible and groovin' for the club generation (especially with that crisp funkin' family affair rhythm section.) Niacin, MMW and all yuh' pseudo Hammond B-3/retro synth wannerbe's - - eat this ! - - and by the way, if you dig this kind of organic funk, check out the CHARLES KYNARD reissue floating around Amazon !

4 out of 5 stars Wow! What a stealth CD........2000-10-04

Let's see....no new album available in the US in years, and this one comes out with no promo whatsoever.....the only way you'd see it is by lucking out walking down the store aisle. Well, that's how I saw it, and boy am I glad I took a chance. This is a very strong CD. Excellent musicianship from Brian, his talented offspring and two young lions on guitar and bass. Very well produced by his son (also very tasty on drums). I recently saw a quote saying Brian is the "Grandfather of Acid Jazz." Listening to this CD gives real credence to the argument (along with remembering all his excellent 70s recordings). Brian's sound has modernized very well--nothing dated here. The remake of "Isola Natale" is smooth with just the right amount of grease. On "Soul Glow", Brian's daugher turns in an excellent vocal performance, with one tricky passage deftly sung that really makes it hard to believe how young she is. Auger has never gotten the credit or notariety he deserves, and it sure would be nice if this one took off. Tell your friends! (and buy "Second Wind" while you're at it--I notice that Amazon just got it!

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